Tuesday, April 7, 2009

FET Madness - Day 20 - Still Growing

Transfer was a no-go for today. When we called to check in the embryologist said she was "on the fence" and wanted another look at them. She called us back 45 minutes later and said we would wait until tomorrow to transfer.We had 1 fully formed blast but she said the quality was "mediocre." We also have 2 early blasts that she said showed promise. The remaining 3 have shown some progress, but they are not expecting much.She feels that by waiting until day 6, we will have the full picture and hopefully a better selection of the blasts and some good quality stand outs.I asked if this was a bad thing and she said, "Not at all. Day 6 is a common transfer day for FETs. The embryos can be slow to wake up as a result of the trauma of freezing."I asked if we run the risk of losing them in the next 24 hours and she promised me a blast to transfer tomorrow. That is totally out of her control, but I do trust her!That was about the extent of things. I call tomorrow @ 10am to chat with Dr. P about how many to put in and transfer is scheduled for 11:30! Sean is excited that he gets to celebrate his birthday by bringing "home" the embies and having a stay at home day :)I managed to score a haircut and pedi for today - treating myself to some spoiling! We have family coming in for Easter so I have some loose ends to tie up anyway. Looks to be a busy day after all! Thanks for all the support and good vibes!Grow little ones, grow!

Do you think it would help if we knitted some little scarves and booties for the embies to help them warm up faster? :-)

I've been following your story for a while, came here through Sticks and Stims. It was only today that I noticed you live in Maryland. There is a group of us IF chicks (20 or so) that get together once a month for dinner or drinks or whatnot. If you are interested in joining us sometime, we'd love to meet you!

P.S. My two blasts that were biopsied for microarray testing were biopsied on day 6 and I've been asking the same question and have been reassured a few times by our embryologist and other people that day 6 is normal and is fine.

great news...i know it can be hard when the plan changes, but it sounds like you are in excellent hands...so cool it is on your dh's bday, what a great gift!!! hang in there, keep us posted, you are in our thoughts...

Emily dear, I really cannot imagine the extent of this madness in waiting and preparing... But, you seem very positive and excited in this latets post, and I'm sending you all kinds of great energies for healthy growing blasts and a smooth transfer. Good thing you are spoiling yourself a little. At least you are going to have a nice pedi to stare at with your feet in the air for the next few days!big hugs and good, good luck!

Grown embies grow! This is so exciting. Can't wait for the transfer update tomorrow. Will be hoping and sending you positive thoughts on a smooth transfer.And wow... that is a such a nice gift for your DH. All the best!

I'm literally sitting on my couch chanting, "GROW, GROW, GROW!!!" I hope you have a wonderful transfer day tomorrow. And what good luck to do the transfer on Sean's b'day. We found out we were having twins on Omar's birthday -- maybe it's a good omen!

Grow, guys grow! I always seem to read frozen transfers are six days often. I think they sound amazing to me and I can't wait to hear more. Loving your story- I know it will have a happy ending for you.

About Me

I am Emily. I will be 37 next month. I am a MOM to 3 little ones.
I am a consultant with R+F and I LOVE my job!
I am a PTA volunteer & preschool parent board member.
Sean is 41 - he is the most easy going, laid back, supportive man I have ever known.
We struggled with infertility for 5 years We have severe Male Factor Infertility. IVF/ICSI.
We had 3 failed fresh IVF cycles and FET was our miracle. Our snowbaby was born on December 31, 2009!
We have had 2 surprise pregnancies since and have another daughter and a son.
I've had an induction, a surprise home birth and a water birth.
We are Buffalo born & bred.
We Love the Buffalo Bills & Sabres - we are glutton for punishment :)
We are homebodies.
I am one of the most emotional people you will ever meet.
I am a very positive person.
I am very close to my mom.
Family is everything to us.
I am an only child with 6 half brothers & sisters.
Sean is the baby of 5.
Sean is the "wee yank" - the only sibling to be born in America & not Ireland.
I'm a little bit of everything - mostly Italian.
We love to travel.
We love movies.
We love going out to eat.
I love to read.